London, England – British label Manteca, specialized in world music compilations, has released Global Hip Hop – beats & rhymes, the nu world culture (MANTCD048). The artists featured are: Delinquent Habits, Positive Black Soul, Sultan Tunç, Daara J, Câmbio Negro, Sonido Acido, JJC & 419 Squad, Sona Family, Clotaire K, Yéli Fuzzo, Zombo, 113 – Voix Du Mali feat. Oumou Sangaré, X Plastaz, Sadahzinia.
Hip Hop is one of the most popular music styles in the world today. As producer Phil Meadley writes on the liner notes: “Although hip-hop can be seen as the quintessential voice of black America alongside soul and R&B, its appeal outside of the U.S. is as far reaching as the earth is round. No other style of modern music has crossed so many cultural and geographical boundaries.”
The album was compiled by Phil Meadley, a journalist, DJ and cross-cultural collusionist. He currently writes for The Independent newspaper, in Great Britain.
Other recent hip hop compilations include The Rough Guide to African Rap and Spanish rap compilation Esto es hip hop on the Boa label.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
